Sydney New Year's Eve 2021, SydneyCredit: Keith McInnes
Spectacular 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display across Sydney Harbour to celebrate the start of 2022.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge has come alive in a blaze of colourful fireworks, special lighting, pylon projections and a moving Welcome to Country.
The two spectaculars featured 60 tonnes of equipment, five barges, 25,000 shooting effects, 9,000 aerial shells and more than 80,000 pyrotechnic effects.
The evening’s celebrations commenced with a smoking ceremony on the harbour, followed by the 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks curated by First Nations artist Blak Douglas.
At the stroke of midnight, 7th-generation master pyrotechnician, Fortunato Foti and his team, created a jaw-dropping, 12-minute display. More fireworks fired off the Sydney Opera House sails than ever before while fireworks erupted above, below and through the Sydney Harbour Bridge, all synchronised to a soundtrack by The Presets.
Titled You Belong, the original soundtrack was simultaneously released by the electronic music duo at midnight.
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said Sydney had shown once again why it is the best place in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Sydney New Year's Eve 2021, Sydney Credit: Matt Lambley
Spectacular 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display across Sydney Harbour to celebrate the start of 2022.
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Sydney New Year's Eve 2021, Sydney Credit: Matt Lambley
Spectacular 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display across Sydney Harbour to celebrate the start of 2022.
First Nations artist Blak Douglas Credit: Abril Felman
Spectacular 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display curated by First Nations artist Blak Douglas.
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First Nations artist Blak Douglas Credit: Abril Felman
Spectacular 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display curated by First Nations artist Blak Douglas.
“This year’s theme of ‘see Sydney shine’ couldn’t have been more fitting,” the Lord Mayor said.
“I hope Sydney’s New Year’s Eve has sent a positive message to the world that brighter days are ahead and there is hope and happiness beyond the challenges of this pandemic.
“This truly spectacular start to the new year is only possible because of the many thousands of hours of hard work by our City of Sydney team, our partners in State Government and the Foti fireworks family.
“I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the many creatives, event professionals and sponsors who help to deliver this event, and I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year.”
The fireworks for both displays were digitally launched by 15 computers linked with more than 25 kilometres of wire and cables, to ensure synchronisation with the music soundtracks.
More than 3,000 hours went into designing, staging and launching the two displays, with 178 firing locations on the Harbour Bridge alone, and using different sequences to launch the fireworks to produce new effects and create never seen before moments.
Overall, many months of planning went into producing the event that had to constantly adapt to the ever evolving and changing situation around the pandemic.
Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks are manufactured from biodegradable paper and compounds that dissipate after use to minimise the environmental impact. The City of Sydney also draws on improved technology, energy saving LEDs and low wattage lighting.
For New Year’s event information, visit the Sydney New Year’s Eve website.
For media inquiries or images, contact Elaine Kelly.
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Sydney New Year's Eve 2021, Sydney Credit: Morris Mclennan
Spectacular 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display across Sydney Harbour to celebrate the start of 2022.
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Sydney New Year's Eve 2021, Sydney Credit: Morris Mclennan
Spectacular 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display across Sydney Harbour to celebrate the start of 2022.
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Yes Theory producers Ammar Kandil and Staffan Taylor first met Dorothy in October 2024 when they moved into The Redwoods Retirement Village for 48 hours. Moved by Dorothy’s heartfelt regret of not yet reaching her final frontier, Australia, Ammar and Staffan felt compelled to help her complete this remarkable journey.
Reflecting on her motivation to travel and time in Sydney, Dorothy shared, "Travel is important to me because it’s a big world, and each country is different and has something different to offer; I want to see them all and I don’t want to miss anything!
“I loved visiting Sydney; it’s a beautiful city. The people are charming, the food is good, the scenery is just wonderful, and even the weather is nice! We saw the little koala bears, of course the Sydney Opera House, we went to the Botanic Gardens, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, good restaurants, and the lovely Bondi Beach where we got our feet a little wet and the water was really cold! And the people – they are all so nice, and so friendly!”
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Dorothy Smith & Yes Theory, Sydney Credit: Bluesfest
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A living link to history, Dorothy is more than twice the age of the Sydney Opera House. In 1922, the year she was born, the NSW Government passed the Sydney Harbour Bridge Act, laying the foundation for the construction of the iconic bridge. Today, the Sydney Harbour Bridge stands as a powerful symbol of Australia’s resilience and connection to the world—a fitting backdrop for Dorothy’s own journey of exploration and discovery.
With Qantas’s support, Dorothy embarked on her adventure to Sydney in comfort, and received an exclusive invite to the cock-pit to meet the pilot, before she was warmly welcomed at Sydney Airport with personalised displays and a crowd of Yes Theory fans eager to celebrate her arrival. Her stay at the luxurious Shangri-La Sydney became a “home away from home,” offering Dorothy the chance to wake up to the breathtaking view of the Sydney Opera House—a landmark she had always dreamed of seeing firsthand.
Ammar Kandil, co-founder of Yes Theory, was driven to support her adventure saying, “Dorothy’s story is a powerful reminder that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and we’re incredibly happy to help her achieve this lifelong dream to visit Sydney and tick of Australia as her seventh and final continent.
“Our mantra is ‘seek discomfort’ and embrace adventure, and Dorothy’s journey truly embodies the spirit of our channel. Her incredible story is set to inspire millions around the world to pursue their own adventures, no matter the obstacles.”
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Dorothy’s time in Sydney has been nothing short of iconic, filled with experiences that capture the heart of NSW. Her itinerary included:
- An afternoon cruising on Sydney Harbour, marvelling at the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House
- An up-close encounter with Australian wildlife at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour, where Dorothy met koalas, and even a kangaroo named Dorothy.
- A tour of the Sydney Opera House adding yet another milestone to her journey.
- A visit to the iconic Bondi Beach, where Dorothy enjoyed splashing her feet in the waves and seeing one of the world’s most famous beaches.
And Dorothy’s secret to a long, healthy life? “You have to exercise, you have to eat lots of fruit and vegetables and stay hydrated. And also, FUN! You have to have fun so you’ll stay healthy, and you can also enjoy 102 years! And if there’s anything else you want to try, go ahead and try it!”
To follow Dorothy’s journey and see Sydney through her remarkable perspective, check out Yes Theory’s latest video at youtube.com/@YesTheory.
For inspiration for your own Sydney adventure, visit sydney.com
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